Culture Where Are All the Castles? Elizabeth S Japan has about 5,000 castle sites, but today, only about 100 have extant ruins and of those 100 only 12 have original castle keeps.
Activities Huis Ten Bosch Rose Festival 2026 Late Apr - Late May The grounds of Huis Ten Bosch are home to an incredible 2000 rose bushes covering 100 varieties, and an annual festival celebrates the blooms.
Food Vegan-friendly Takes on Japanese Food Kim Bergström Never fear - numerous options exist to savor ramen, sushi, and fluffy souffle-style pancakes, all of which are 100% vegan approved.
Cherry Blossoms at Tottori's Utsubuki Park Kim Bergström It's on the lists for Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom viewing spots and the Top 100 Urban Parks, and it's often regarded as the top sakura spot in all of
Culture Akebonoyama Plum Festival 2026 Early Feb - Early Mar Chiba Prefecture's Akebonoyama Agricultural Park the plum trees are in full bloom from late February to early March, offering a stunning display of over 100
Culture Tokyo's Natural Monuments Sleiman Azizi Location: 4 Nerima, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 〒176-0001 (nearest station: Toshimaen... The pond itself is also listed as a Tokyo entry in the 100 Soundscapes
Culture Meguro Gajoen and the Hyakudan Kaidan Sleiman Azizi Home to the Hyakudan Kaidan 100-Step Staircase, Meguro Gajoen features 7 function rooms, 4 of which are Tangible Cultural Assets of Tokyo.